Earlier this month, we saw the early effects of the companion nerf, especially as they affected Yorion decks. Players have since transitioned away from companions for the most part, with some exceptions, as we’ll get to. Today, we’ll look at ten more spicy strategies to emerge from Modern’s rebuilding. Deck-to-Table Grassroots as brewing can be, […]

Corbin Hosler looks at the movement of some–what else?–Merfolk staples, and explains how a slow holiday season creates opportunities.

This week, you will read many set reviews and I suggest that you give each one some scrutiny. I’m reviewing mainly with an eye toward Eternal magic, which is my strength. Typically, there isn’t much in a new set for Eternal formats, so I’ll amuse you and me both with commentary on other cards.

Mike Lanigan discusses the impact of the cards of New Phyrexia on Standard’s Vampire archetype.

With a new format becoming available for the first time Friday, it’s time to take a quick look at what’s available. For the most part, these will be aggro or combo decks, since control decks need to be built towards the metagame. As it stands, Caw-Blade is the premiere control deck in the format, and it can be played as-is with the mere addition of Batterskull.

PPL is back! Gregory brings you a brand new Black / Red deck you can use to teach those Caw Blade players a lesson.

This week Gregory takes his first stab at a new extended deck, but soon discovers there are some important things you should think about when approaching this format.